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Report: Seizure Data Suggests State-Legal Cannabis Market Has Significantly Curbed Demand for Mexican-Grown Marijuana

NORML

“When it comes to retail cannabis, the prevailing attitude is ‘Buy American.’” The post Report: Seizure Data Suggests State-Legal Cannabis Market Has Significantly Curbed Demand for Mexican-Grown Marijuana appeared first on NORML.

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California Awards $12 Million In Local Cannabis Equity Grants To Repair Drug War Harms

Canna Law Blog

California’s path to cannabis social equity: from arrests to advocacy Data from the California Department of Justice reveals that nearly half a million individuals were arrested on cannabis charges in the state between 2006 and 2015. Even after Governor Schwarzenegger authorized a statewide decriminalization program in 2010, thousands continued to face serious misdemeanor charges related to cannabis.

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Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Announced

NORML

Perhaps most tellingly, our political opponents are also touting its significance, pledging to take whatever steps necessary to derail this proposed policy change. The post Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Announced appeared first on NORML.

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It’s Time for Medical Cannabis Patients to Step into the spotlight!

Americans for Safe Access

5 things Everyone Should Know About Cannabis Rescheduling: 1. CANNABIS RESCHEDULING IS A VICTORY FOR PATIENTS BY PATIENTS Cannabis is being rescheduled because of its “currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States.” After 50+ years of prohibition on access and research, it was the experience and research from state medical cannabis programs that made this qualification possible.

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Where the Money Grows: Learning the Industry Trends in Medical Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, Hemp, and Beyond

Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken

The U.S. cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. Some want to directly own licensed businesses, while others prefer to keep the industry at an arm’s length and merely profit from it.

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Star signs and cannabis strains: May 2024 horoscopes

Leafly

May is off to a great start with a federal decision to reschedule cannabis! We've picked these 12 strains to help each sign make the most of the month's cosmic energy, and celebrate a historic win. The post Star signs and cannabis strains: May 2024 horoscopes appeared first on Leafly.

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The Impact of Medical Marijuana on Mental Health

MMJ Recs

It’s the start of Mental Health Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues, promoting mental health education, and advocating for support services. It’s a time for both individuals and organizations to engage in conversations, initiatives, and activities aimed at reducing stigma, increasing understanding, and fostering empathy surrounding mental health conditions.

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Review: Taste Buds Sour Green Slapple Gummies by Daze Off

Illinois News Joint

While I’ve been lucky enough to sample all the smokable product lines Daze Off offers, I’ve yet to try the brand’s Taste Buds gummies until now. I recently discovered Daze Off Sour Green Slapple gummies at nuEra Champaign and picked up a bag to review Daze Off Taste Buds Sour Green Slapple Gummies come as a 10-pack of gummies with 10mg of THC per piece and a total of 100mg per bag.

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Dr. Paul Weisman of Concierge Compassionate Care: Medicinal Marijuana Has Successfully Treated Ailments for Centuries Worldwide

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Concierge Compassionate Care created to provide innovative approach to medical marijuana Medicinal marijuana has been used to successfully treat ailments and relieve pain for many, many centuries worldwide, in both Eastern and Western medicines. It was included in the Pharmacopeia. It was often combined with other medicines in elixirs to.

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Weedy Mother’s Day gifts for the cool moms of 2024

Leafly

Stash upgrades for every mom too busy upgrade her own. The post Weedy Mother’s Day gifts for the cool moms of 2024 appeared first on Leafly.

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South Dakota: Activists Turn in Signatures To Place Adult-Use Legalization Measure on November’s Ballot

NORML

If certified for the ballot, it will be the third time since 2020 that South Dakotans have weighed in on the legalization issue. The post South Dakota: Activists Turn in Signatures To Place Adult-Use Legalization Measure on November’s Ballot appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Crop Diseases | Proven Prevention Strategies

Medicinal Genomics

The United States Department of Agriculture estimates that crop diseases cause $220 billion in crop losses every year. Cannabis is no exception. With thin margins and declining wholesale prices, cannabis growers simply can’t afford to lose crops to disease or even have them reduce yields. Factors Contributing to Cannabis Disease While cannabis is not inherently more susceptible to disease compared to other plants, the likelihood a plant will acquire a disease depends on a variety of factors such

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Review: 420K Gold Punch Briq Vape by Select

Illinois News Joint

The 2-gram disposable vape category is expanding rapidly, and Select is betting on them by building its 2024 4/20 campaign around the release of one. The Select 420K Gold Punch Briq vape is a limited release inspired by the strain 24K Gold. I recently stopped into Curaleaf Weed Street and picked up one of the limited Briq vapes to review. The Select 420K Gold Punch Briq vape is a 2-gram disposable vape filled with distillate infused with botanically derived terpenes.

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“This is potentially the biggest law changed in the last 50 years” DEA looking to move marijuana to a schedule 3 drug

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – Marijuana is currently a Schedule one drug making it in the same group as drugs like LSD, ecstasy and heroin. If moved to a schedule three drug, it would be in a group with drugs like Tylenol and ketamine. The White House, which examines the.

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Understanding Medical Marijuana Laws in California

MMJ Recs

California state has been at the forefront of progressive cannabis legislation, particularly when it comes to medical marijuana. Its legal framework has evolved, and an understanding of California medical cannabis regulations is essential for patients, caregivers, and those who have an interest in the cannabis industry. Per California law, patients must meet a set of certain requirements to become eligible to obtain and use marijuana legally with a doctor’s recommendation.

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How to Buy or Sell a Cannabis Business: The Webinar Replay

Canna Law Blog

For anyone who wasn’t able to join us on April 17th, the video replay of our webinar titled “How to Buy or Sell a Cannabis Business” is now available on our website. You can view it here. The description of this webinar is also included directly below. Enjoy! _ On Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 12:00 pacific time, Harris Sliwoski managing partner Vince Sliwoski (Portland), Harris Sliwoski partner Griffen Thorne (Los Angeles), and Andy Shelley of CannXperts will present a fr

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What Is THCa? Exploring Its Properties, Effects, and Benefits

PrestoDoctor

In the realm of cannabinoids, THCa stands out as a fascinating compound with a range of potential benefits. But what exactly is THCa, and how does it differ from other cannabinoids like Delta 8? In this guide, we delve into the intricacies of THCa, its effects, and its potential benefits, shedding light on this lesser-known […] The post What Is THCa?

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How cannabis news should be covered

Illinois News Joint

Change most often comes in increments, and the progress of incremental change is tough to judge without taking a pause to reflect. Before legalization, once aspect of cannabis news coverage I loathed was when professional news broadcasters would snicker, make jokes, or lose all seriousness as they reported cannabis news, a pattern I never noticed with any other news topics.

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Lubbock lawyer, cancer survivor discusses costs of compassion after DEA reclassifies marijuana

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Michael LeMond said he was diagnosed with cancer eight years ago. He started practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to direct his focus away from the pain and toward achievement. During surgery responding to the testicular cancer, doctors found he also had cancer on his prostate. “The testicular was able to be cured.

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Renewing Medical Marijuana Cards in Arkansas: All You Need to Know

MMJ Recs

Arkansas has emerged as one of the states at the forefront of medical marijuana legalization. With its program in full swing, thousands of patients across the state are benefiting from access to this alternative form of treatment. The Arkansas medical marijuana program, established through the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment in 2016, has paved the way for patients suffering from a variety of debilitating conditions to find relief and improved quality of life.

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Top 5 Reasons Our Double Board Certified Doctor Recommends Marijuana To Patients

LifeCannMD

LifeCannMD was founded by Dr. Fernando Fandiño-Sende in Miami, and is dedicated to the evaluation, education, and treatment of patients who qualify for Medical Cannabis, since June 2017, Florida residents with certain qualifying conditions can obtain a Medical Marijuana recommendation for treatment. Dr. Fernando Fandiño-Sende is a Double Board-Certified Cardiologist and Internal Medicine Doctor with more than 30 years of experience.

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Do Delta 8 Edibles Work For Female Arousal?

United Patients Group

Are you curious about delta 8 edibles and their effects on female arousal? Well, let me tell you, you’ve come to the right place! To start with, for those who don’t already know, Delta 8 is a cannabinoid in cannabis plants. It is frequently referred to as “weed lite” since it has a softer high than Delta 9. (the most common cannabinoid found in cannabis ).

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Review: Super Buff Cherry by One Day

Illinois News Joint

The strain Super Buff Cherry is having its time in the spotlight with multiple sightings on Illinois menus, and the latest label to drop a cut is craft cultivator One Day. I recently picked up an eighth to review at Stash Dispensary in Orland Hills. Super Buff Cherry is a hybrid cross of Super Boof and Tropicana Cherry. This batch of flower tested at 0.36% Delta 9 THC, 25.69% THCa, and 28.81% total cannabinoids.

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Why marijuana is listed among the world’s deadliest drugs

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

In 1972 marijuana was named a Schedule I drug, in the same category as heroin. HOUSTON — Since 1972, marijuana has been listed as a Schedule I drug by the Drug Enforcement Administration. Schedule I drugs are deemed to have no medical use and a high potential for abuse. That.

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Yesterday’s Marijuana Rescheduling News, Explained

Canna Law Blog

Yesterday, some big news dropped that the cannabis industry has anticipated since last summer. I take issue with some of the headlines , so here’s mine: “DEA Reportedly Agrees to Initiate Proposed Rulemaking to Reschedule Marijuana…”. Clearly, I’m a lawyer and not a reporter, but the “Reportedly” and “Initiate Proposed Rulemaking” are key considerations here at the Canna Law Blog.

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Poll: How Do Veriheal Readers Feel About Cannabis Reclassification?

Veriheal

Days after the Drug Enforcement Administration agreed to reclassify cannabis under federal law, the march toward country-wide legalization continues. With cannabis rescheduling paving the way for new research and financial opportunities in the industry, it seems this reform has also opened doors for more massive changes. The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act was reintroduced this week by 18 Democratic Senators, including Sen.

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Illinois issues next round of dispensary licenses

Illinois News Joint

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Friday issued 35 additional Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization Licenses to applicants from the Social Equity Criteria Lottery (SECL). The list of the 35 selected awardees and the next steps for the conditional license period are available here.

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How Pallets Benefit the Cannabis Industry

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

In a small office environment where security and efficiency are paramount, a paper shredder is an unsung hero. An essential part of keeping sensitive information safe from prying eyes is ensuring your office shredder is in top-notch condition. This guide aims to equip small business operators with the knowledge to.

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Marijuana Reclassified as Schedule Three Drug Allows for Research and Better Banking for Local Cannabis Stores – WBKB 11

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Some changes are coming for cannabis classification on the federal level. Federal changes to the scheduling of marijuana will affect people right here in Alpena. ” They are rescheduling cannabis from a schedule one, meaning there is absolutely no health benefit to this whatsoever, to a schedule three, which there.

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Missouri Counties And Cities Can Stack Marijuana Taxes On Top Of One Another, Judge Rules

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

“We know from other states that when legal marijuana is taxed unnecessarily high, it only helps the illicit market.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent A judge in St. Louis ruled Thursday that local municipalities can stack sales taxes on marijuana dispensaries, the first court ruling on a much-debated issue playing.

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The Benefits of Secondary Cannabis Packaging

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

The cannabis market is experiencing unprecedented growth thanks to the increasing legalization and acceptance of cannabis products for both medicinal and recreational use. This surge demands innovative approaches in packaging, where secondary packaging plays a crucial role not just in product preservation but also in compliance, branding, and sustainability.